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The bending of rock layers due to stress in the Earth's crust is known as "folding." This process occurs when tectonic forces exert pressure on rock formations, causing them to bend rather than break. Folds can vary in size and shape, leading to various geological structures such as anticlines and synclines. Folding is a key feature in the study of structural geology and helps in understanding the Earth's tectonic history.
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Why is the stress the earths crust?
The earth's crust is not stress
What part of earths layers is the thinniest?
the crust
Which of earths layers is formed by volcanic activity?
Crust
What is the bending tilting and breaking of the crust of the earth the change in the shape of rock in response to stress called?
The bending and tilting of the Earth's crust in response to stress is called deformation. When the stress exceeds the strength of the rock, it may break, leading to the formation of faults or fractures in the Earth's crust.
Which of earths layers is comprised mainly of extremely hot liquid metals?
crust
What occurs when rocks layers bend due to stress in the Earths crust?
I found that folding happens
Why is the stress the earths crust?
The earth's crust is not stress
Which of earths layers the thinnest?
the crust
What is earths thinnest layers?
the crust
What part of Earths layers is the crust?
lithosphere.
What is the color of the crust in earths layers?
red
What part of earths layers is the thinniest?
the crust
Which of earths layers is formed by volcanic activity?
Crust
Which of the earths layers has the most air?
The Crust has the most oxygen in it
What is three main of earths layers?
Crust, mantle, and core
What is the name of earths thin rocky layers?
The crust :3
What is is earths three main layers?
Crust, mantle, and core
